Bill assistance is available for eligible cooperative members

You may be eligible for help from the Maryland Energy Assistance Program (MEAP) or the Electric Universal Service Program (EUSP) offered by the state.

Do you qualify?

Maryland’s Department of Human Services offers assistance through the Office of Home Energy Programs (OHEP) for those who qualify. At right, find the income eligibility limits.

EUSP participants can elect to be enrolled in a monthly budget payment plan. MEAP customers have the option to participate in a special budget payment plan offered through the Utility Service Protection Program (USPP). If you fail to make your monthly payments after being placed on a payment plan, you can be dropped from the program and your service can be turned off.

Income eligibility limit

Effective July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027.

Household size	Maximum gross monthly income standards
1	$2,660
2	$3,607
3	$4,553
4	$5,500
5	$6,447
6	$7,393
7	$8,340
8	$9,287
9	$10,233
10	$11,180
11+	Contact your local OHEP office

Information needed with your application

Applicant’s photo ID
Proof of residency
Social Security cards (all household)
Gross income for the last 30 days
Utility bill, heating bill

Call 1-800-332-6347 or visit dhs.maryland.gov/energy for more information on available assistance.

For details on how to apply, visit dhs.maryland.gov/office-of-home-energy-programs/apply-energy-assistance.

If eligible, customers may receive a grant for up to $2,000 towards their past-due electric bill and up to $1,000 towards their past-due gas bill. Customers must have a past-due bill of $300 or greater to be considered eligible.